Netflix’s hit series “Stranger Things” is no stranger to Georgia. From the Creel House to Hopper’s Cabin, much of the show is filmed inside state lines. According to Georgia.org, it’s a business relationship that has brought millions to the local economy.

Production for the recently released season four lasted 359 days in the Peach State. The website cited a report from The Wall Street Journal, claiming that a “lion’s share” of the show’s reported $30 million per episode budget was spent in Georgia. In total, over $190 million was reportedly spent on crew, extras, studio space, construction, rentals, off-duty officers, hotel rooms, transportation, local permit fees and other expenses.

During its near year-long tenure in Georgia, “Stranger Things” season four production featured an estimated 2,080 local crew members. Over $3 million was spent on local car rentals, airfare and other transportation. Over $127 million was spent on cast, crew and extras in Georgia. Over $800,000 was dropped on wardrobe, makeup and hair. As the production spanned over 40 locations in and around Atlanta, nearly $2 million was spent at local hotels.

Here is a list of some of the notable local spots featured in the show’s latest season:

  • Berry College in Rome (Pennhurst Asylum)
  • Tiffany’s Kitchen in Lithia Springs ((Benny’s Burgers))
  • Patrick Henry High School in Stockbridge (Hawkins High School)
  • City of Jackson (featured as the fictional Hawkins, Indiana downtown)
  • Briarcliff Mansion in Atlanta (Hawkins Lab)
  • Claremont House in Rome (Creel House)

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